Do you know how to Take Care of your Car engine? See 9 tips! |
Posted: June 7, 2021 |
You, in love with cars, must have heard of Irvin Gordon, haven't you? If you don't already know, his Volvo 1800S has already run over 3,039,122 miles. This equates to nearly 5 million kilometers and 120 laps around our planet. How did he get it? The answer is simple: carrying out the revisions on time and taking care of the car's engine. When you need additional resources on car engine maintenance, here's a blog post on engine support bars. However, this review is often delayed or left out. In other cases, the car owner has little access to maintenance tips or difficulty finding good references on the subject. If you are in this situation, rest assured! We have what you need. In this article, you will see how to take care of your car engine economically and efficiently. Check out the following tips! Tips on how to take care of your car engine1. Change the oil?This generates intense friction and heat. 4Lubricant is essential to reduce the impact of this friction on machine life. Furthermore, poor lubrication reduces vehicle performance. Why does this item need to be replaced? Because, over time, the oil accumulates certain residues that hinder its efficiency. By making the replacement at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer, it is possible to reduce (a lot!) the expenses with repairing parts. 2. Avoid sudden accelerations?They increase fuel consumption, increase the chances of traffic accidents and wear out internal mechanisms. Every machine has limits (just like you and me), and when it works above its capacity, its useful life decreases. Use your car's tachometer well, as it is a good tool to help you control your foot more. When changing gears, accelerate enough to reach the proper speed, which is usually specified in the car's manual. 3. Perform preventive maintenanceCalm down, we'll explain. This type of maintenance involves changing parts of a particular system at predetermined intervals. You've certainly heard the following recommendation: change with X km driven or Y months, whichever comes first. Following this is much better than replacing the component only when it fails (corrective maintenance). When changing the part before the defect appears, one can get the impression that the financial cost is greater, but this is not true. Replacing after the defect is usually more expensive. Therefore, manufacturers stipulate the deadline for replacement of components in the vehicle manual. 4. Use high level fuelIf you use poor quality fuel, your car may not feel the effects right away—but it will later. Fuel filter and pump, spark plugs and fuel injectors are some malfunctions that can arise. So it's worth paying a little extra for products that will boost performance and take care of your car's engine. 5. Don't ignore strange noises?It seems simple, but it is much easier to leave it for later. And that can be costly. Generally, noise in a part indicates that it is not working properly. It can be a defect or a simple maladjustment, which can also compromise the performance of other parts. 6. Pay attention while cleaningDespite being a controversial subject, the fact is that the most interesting thing is to clean your car engine. In this way, you will ensure your efficiency. Also, with a clean engine, it will be easier to identify abnormalities in your vehicle, as the noise it will make will be different. However, it is very important to be careful during the process. Highly acidic products are out of the question. Furthermore, very powerful degreasers can impair the internal lubrication of the bearing when pressed with water. After all, the safest thing is to wash with steam pressure machines, which degrease the machinery and also contribute to reducing the volume of water used in this process. 7. Don't forget to check the radiatorWhen it comes to the radiator, two precautions need to be taken. The first one concerns the analysis of the proportion of water in the additive, which must be in accordance with the specificity defined by the vehicle manufacturer. The second aspect is regarding the cooling system, which must be at the ideal temperature. After all, you can't run an engine at a temperature below or above the recommended temperature, right? If this is happening, an overhaul and/or maintenance will certainly be required. 8. Check the battery periodicallyAs with the radiator, the analysis of the correct functioning of the battery goes through two main aspects. The first one is the water level. Generally, every three months, the driver should take a look at the battery's water level. The rule is that the level is good when we look deep down and see the water. Otherwise, you will need to add the famous distilled water. 9. Use gasoline with additivesThe price of fuel in Brazil is not the friendliest — even more so for gasoline with additives, isn't it? But the truth is that, in the long run, the gains are worth the higher price. Remember the cleaning tip? So it is. There's nothing better than add-on gasoline for keeping your engine clean. It has an additive that makes the formation of dirt deposits very difficult, which, over time, hinders the combustion of the vehicle. However, there is important information. If you've run thousands of miles on regular gasoline alone, suddenly switching to additives can loosen up the dirt deposit fragments — which can damage some parts of the engine. That's why you don't need to be careful!
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